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The Accidental Photographer

Learn to Take Good Photos on the Go with Marsha Black's "The Accidental Photographer for the Camera Bag" with photo Morning Reflections of Mt. Denali by Marsha J Black

Welcome to The Accidental Photographer, tips and fun ideas from my The Accidental Photographer for the Camera Bag guide and workshop which can help you take great photos when you are traveling, or out and about anywhere. I’m Marsha Black, author of The Accidental Photographer. During my travels, which is often with tours or travel groups, people […]

Photographing Window Reflections

June 16, 2016 By Marsha J Black Leave a Comment

Photographer Marsha Black pointing her camera straight ahead into the window shooting the reflection of her and fellow travelers waiting in line outside the Aztec Museum.

The Location:  Photographing Window Reflections from the Aztec Museum  Photographing window reflections in a window can be tricky. When we were visiting the Aztec Museum in Mexico City with our travel buddies, I noticed the reflection of us standing in line, waiting to get in. I wanted it as an action shot, with the three […]

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Photograph Indoor Performances Without Flash

May 6, 2016 By Marsha J Black Leave a Comment

Photo of Czech Dancers in action by Marsha J Black | Photo taken without flash using the light from the spotlights

The Location:   Indoor Czech Folk Dancing Event | Prague, the Czech Republic   Learning how to photograph indoor performances without flash can be an important skill whether you’re at home or traveling in some part of the world. There are times when using flash photography is extremely disruptive to performers and the audience. Learning to use […]

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Photographing with Spotlight Glare

April 6, 2016 By Marsha J Black Leave a Comment

Photo of a full-length human sculpture in the African Art Gallery at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco | Marsha J Black

Location:  The DeYoung Museum, San Francisco Photographing with spotlight glare when the lights cover the ceiling has to be one of the most difficult challenges. My husband and I were visiting the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco. I can always find a good photograph, no matter what the circumstances. However, our visit to the  African Art […]

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Foggy Weather Photography

April 2, 2016 By Marsha J Black Leave a Comment

Golden Gate Bridge in the fog, San Francisco | Photo: Marsha J Black

  Location:  San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Mastering foggy weather photography is a necessity when visiting San Francisco in the summer and hoping for decent images of your visit.  My husband and I were previewing the landmark Golden Gate bridge one day, in preparation for a visit from our family. Typical San Francisco summer, I thought. […]

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